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H.R.3882 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on active duty required for receiving certain education benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 10/17/2007) Cosponsors: (130) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/07/2007 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (All Actions)
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H.R.3741 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)For the relief of certain members of the First Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.Sponsor:Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] (Introduced 10/03/2007) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (All Actions)
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H.R.3741 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)For the relief of certain members of the First Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.Sponsor:Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] (Introduced 10/03/2007) Cosponsors: (8)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 10/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.Res.75 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should recognize board certifications from the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., for purposes of employment of physicians by the Veterans Health Administration.Sponsor:Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/09/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)
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H.Res.75 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should recognize board certifications from the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., for purposes of employment of physicians by the Veterans Health Administration.Sponsor:Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (23)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 05/09/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.303 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who retired with over 20 years of service and who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (322) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/09/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)
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H.R.303 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who retired with over 20 years of service and who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (322)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 03/09/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.1540 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a presumption of service connection for certain specified diseases and disabilities in the case of veterans who were exposed during military service to carbon tetrachloride.Sponsor:Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 05/06/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/08/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)
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H.R.1540 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a presumption of service connection for certain specified diseases and disabilities in the case of veterans who were exposed during military service to carbon tetrachloride.Sponsor:Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 05/06/1997) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 05/08/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.821 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to persons who have 20 years of service creditable for retired pay as members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.Sponsor:Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 02/04/1993) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 05/04/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-240. (All Actions)
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H.R.821 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to persons who have 20 years of service creditable for retired pay as members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.Sponsor:Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 02/04/1993) Cosponsors: (16)Committees:House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:05/04/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-240. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.3349 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend title 10, United States Code, and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a medical facility of the uniformed services or the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing health care to persons eligible for care under the Medicare Program or the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services.Sponsor:Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-44] (Introduced 09/17/1991) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 10/18/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. (All Actions)
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H.R.3349 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend title 10, United States Code, and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a medical facility of the uniformed services or the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing health care to persons eligible for care under the Medicare Program or the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services.Sponsor:Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-44] (Introduced 09/17/1991) Cosponsors: (35)Committees:House - Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and MeansLatest Action:House - 10/18/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.1624 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide for the establishment of a memorial on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II, and to express the sense of Congress concerning the United States' participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 03/22/1991) Cosponsors: (254) Committees: House - House Administration, Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Rules and Administration Committee Reports: H.Rept 102-179 Part 1 Latest Action: Senate - 10/08/1992 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
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H.R.1624 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide for the establishment of a memorial on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II, and to express the sense of Congress concerning the United States' participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 03/22/1991) Cosponsors: (254)Committees:House - House Administration, Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Rules and AdministrationCommittee Reports:H.Rept 102-179 Part 1Latest Action:Senate - 10/08/1992 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.304 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, without reduction, concurrently with retired pay reduced on the basis of the degree of the disability rating of such retired member.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/31/1992 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.304 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, without reduction, concurrently with retired pay reduced on the basis of the degree of the disability rating of such retired member.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (35)Committees:House - Armed Services, Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 01/31/1992 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.303 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (198) Committees: House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/24/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. (All Actions)
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H.R.154 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide for the transfer of an existing United States memorial erected under the auspices of the American Legion, Incorporated, for the use and benefit of American officers and enlisted personnel who served in World War I to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 07/29/1991 For Further Action See H.R.1047. (All Actions)
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H.R.154 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide for the transfer of an existing United States memorial erected under the auspices of the American Legion, Incorporated, for the use and benefit of American officers and enlisted personnel who served in World War I to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (19)Committees:House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:07/29/1991 For Further Action See H.R.1047. (All Actions)Tracker: